Whats On - Hinchinbrook Way January - June 2020

WHAT'S ON HINCHINBROOK WAY

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CONTACT HINCHINBROOK SHIRE COUNCIL 4776 4600

council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham QLD 4850

HINCHINBROOK VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 4776 4792 tourism@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au Entry via Bruce Highway (corner Cooper Street) Ingham QLD 4850

TYTO CONFERENCE & EVENT CENTRE 4776 4726

events@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au 73-75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham QLD 4850 Entry via Macrossan Street, Ingham QLD 4850

TYTO REGIONAL ART GALLERY 4776 4725

gallery@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au 73-75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham QLD 4850

HINCHINBROOK SHIRE LIBRARY 4776 4614

library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au 73-75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham QLD 4850 All dates, times and information are correct at time of printing. For up to date information please see the Hinchinbrook Way Facebook page or the website. All listings subject to change without notice.

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WELCOME TO THE HINCHINBROOK WAY Welcome to a one of a kind destination.

Hinchinbrook is the eclectic, the unexpected; where the discovery of art, culture, nature and knowledge unfolds.

Discover a fusion of events, see & do, workshops, walks and services available to add a little extra sunshine to your day.

Hinchinbrook is the perfect place to while away an hour or a day, in the heart of Hinchinbrook – Ingham.

At Hinchinbrook we look forward to sharing a slice of our Hinchinbrook Way with you, your friends and family.

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FIND US Taken a great photo in the Hinchinbrook Region?

Share your experience #hinchinbrookway on Instagram and Facebook

Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Centre Corner Cooper Street and Bruce Highway Ingham 4776 4792

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TYTO RV PARK Wake up to this in the heart of Hinchinbrook, just over an hour’s easy drive north of Townsville.

TYTO offers an intimate area allocated to RV parking for visitors to the region to enjoy TYTO and the surrounds. The Cooper Street Self Contained RV Parking Site located directly off the Bruce Highway is open from 1 March 2020 to 30 November 2020. Permits are $10 per vehicle per night. Parking is strictly 48 hour maximum.

Permits must be obtained from Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Centre prior to setting up, open from 9.00am daily.

OPEN from 9.00am daily

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See & Do Eat & Drink Stay Tour Walks Fishing

What's On

Keep up to date For more information head to the Hinchinbrook Way Website.

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“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others� MAHATMA GANDHI

VOLUNTEER AS AN AMBASSADOR The Ambassador Program offers people who are passionate about art, culture, nature and sharing their knowledge, the opportunity to help promote our services and events to the world. It is a unique and rewarding experience working in a fun, dynamic environment and being an integral member of a team that promotes the Hinchinbrook Shire as a destination.

If you are over 18 years of age, enjoy dealing with people, have a friendly outgoing personality, coupled with spare time, please contact Council on 4776 4792 or go online to www.hinchinbrookway.com.au and submit an application.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Hinchinbrook Way.

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24 January until 8 March 2020

Wanderlust – The Touring Exhibition Of The 2018 Queensland Regional Art Awards From dirt roads to rock pools, luscious rainforests to local festivals, Queensland is a state that inspires exploration. It’s full of diverse personalities, local legends and hidden gems valued by tourists and locals alike. For this exhibition project, artists were asked to embrace a spirit of adventure to discover something unique about their own community or one that they visited within the state.

IMAGE: ERIN DUNNE, DESTINATION DUARINGA

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13 March until 19 April 2020

Fifth Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards TYTO Regional Art Gallery celebrates the birdlife of TYTO with an art competition, in addition to an exhibition of artworks which are centred on the birdlife in the wetlands at TYTO. The competition will be open to a national arena, creating opportunities for artists to provide a wide selection of 2D works as well as a wonderful assortment of sculptures and photographs.

IMAGE: KRISTINA FONTANA, KHAKI KOOKABURRA

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24 April until 24 May 2020

Pandora By David Rowe Goldilocks presents the theory that planet Earth is perfectly poised in our Solar System to sustain complex life. It initiates the belief that its position is divinely orchestrated by a supreme being “God”. It brings us to also question a purpose.

Aligned by the large planets Jupiter and Saturn, which absorbs most of the space debris, humanity is left to live out happy, prosperous and purposeful lives.

This exhibition also investigates the possibility of domesticating the universe, where long distance alignments don’t exist.

The question is… Are we safe in our need to know the secrets of our universe or are we opening a Pandora’s Box? IMAGE: DAVID ROWE, THE WARMING

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29 May until 28 June 2020

Imagine Bridging the gap between art and fashion, Imagine showcases the extraordinary talent of North Queensland’s textile and accessories artisans alongside emerging youth creators. Featuring entries from Tasman Turtle Wearable Art competition, Imagine challenges traditional ideas of what indeed is art and fashion and how far can the imagination take you.

IMAGE: LOUISE PLINT, WEARABLE ART

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WORKSHOPS TYTO REGIONAL ART GALLERY Creative fun workshops give the opportunity to learn new skills in many different mediums. Visit the Hinchinbrook Way Events Calendar Website and Facebook page for more information.

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Unique

Artisan Products

Purchase artisan and craft works unique to this region from TYTO Regional Art Gallery gift shop. A wide variety of items from ceramics and canvases to cards and jewellery.

OPEN DAILY 10.00am - 4.00pm

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DOUBLE DAW CREATIVE STUDIO A UNIQUE SPACE TO CREATE SOUND RECORDING

Make your own music with the assistance of a Sound Engineer. Double Daw is fully equipped for live recordings and digital mixing.

Come along and enjoy the thrill of creating your own beats, bring a group to share the experience, and challenge yourself.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Phone 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au

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#HINCHINBROOKWAY

LUCINDA

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THREE GREAT WILDLIFE

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WALKS @ TYTO

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Taylors Beach Progress Association 2020 Family Fishing Tournament 22/02-23/02/2020 PROGRESS PARK GROPER STREET, TAYLORS BEACH

Barefoot Bowls

Every Thursday Night from mid-February INGHAM BOWLS CLUB PHONE: 4776 2117 ANN STREET, INGHAM PHONE 4776 2117

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North Queensland Sportfishing Championships

01/05-04/05/2020 HALIFAX HALL ARGAET STREET, HALIFAX

Ingham Relay For Life

MAY 2020 INGHAM SHOW GROUNDS 27-29 COOPER STREET, INGHAM

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Herbert River Cricket 40T20

02/05-03/05/2020 HERBERT RIVER CRICKET GROUNDS FAIRFORD ROAD, INGHAM

Ingham Theatre Restaurant

MAY 2020 INGHAM BOWLS CLUB ANN STREET, INGHAM PHONE: 0438 255 268

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Ingham Sugar City Rodeo

12/06-13/06/2020 INGHAM SHOW GROUNDS 27-29 COOPER STREET, INGHAM

Ingham Show

25/06-26/06/2020 INGHAM SHOW GROUNDS 27-29 COOPER STREET, INGHAM

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HINCHINBROOK AUSTRALIA DAY Join us on Australia Day as we come together as a nation to celebrate what’s great about Australia and being Australian.

Official Awards and Ceremony Celebrate a family friendly Australia Day with free festivities including Australiana Concert, Australia Day Awards, Citizenship Ceremony and cutting of the Australia Day Cake.

Family Fun Day Bring the family to the pool for some fun in the sun! Get involved in pool games, win some prizes and grab something from the BBQ!

1.00PM–5.00PM HINCHINBROOK AQUATIC CENTRE

9.00AM-11.00AM HINCHINBROOK SHIRE HALL

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Baby Welcoming Ceremony

& Family Fair

Families are invited to attend a morning of fun at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library’s First 5 Forever Baby Welcoming Ceremony & Family Fair. Enjoy our petting zoo, pony rides, arts & crafts, reptiles and scrumptious food.

Friday 17 April 2020

10.00am–1.00pm

TYTO Conference & Events Centre Free Entry Registration Essential. Phone 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au

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Enjoy a day of adventure and discovery of art, culture, nature and knowledge with Tasman Turtle and his friends at our annual family Picnic Day. The day will be filled with activities, workshops, games, food and entertainment for you and your family.

Saturday 23 May 2020 11.00am–4.00pm

TYTO Parklands, Ingham Free Entry Entertainment and games are free of charge. Some activities may require a gold coin donation.

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find your future IN HINCHINBROOK EMPLOYERS | EDUCATION PROVIDERS | ENTREPRENEURIAL ADVICE APPRENTICESHIP AVENUES | TRAINING PROVIDERS |CAREER

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Anyone interested in learning about the opportunities for future employment in the Hinchinbrook Shire are invited and encouraged to attend – whether you are a student, seeking a career change, looking to get back into the workforce, mature aged or looking to start your own business. All are welcome.

What: A FREE event featuring a wide array of exhibitors, guest speakers, entertainment and interactive displays highlighting core career path opportunities in the Hinchinbrook Shire. Food and beverages will be available to purchase.

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TRAINING PROVIDERS

When:

Wednesday 27 May 2020 Time:

10.00am–3.00pm Where:

TYTO Conference & Event Centre Cost:

FREE

If you are interested in participating please contact Council on 4776 4726 or events@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au

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SUGAR TRACKS WALK A journey that brings to life a yesteryear that shaped the great pioneering cane community of Hinchinbrook. ‘Work the Land’ via agricultural heritage displays.

HERITAGE WALKING TOUR AND DISPLAY SELF-GUIDED

This self-guided walk is on relatively flat ground and suitable for all abilities. Pick up a brochure and wander the display at your leisure.

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TYTO WETLANDS WALK Immerse yourself in nature and discover the unique flora and fauna that inhabits the TYTO Wetlands. With extensive walking tracks, bird hides and viewing platforms, it is a great way to get up close and personal to wildlife.

SELF-GUIDED

Pick up a brochure and discover TYTO Wetlands flora and fauna at your leisure. This walk is conducted on relatively flat ground and suitable for all capabilities.

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INGHAM'S AVENUE

Long before cars came to Ingham, an avenue of enormous Leichhardt Trees provided shade and shelter for Ingham's townsfolk while a little tramline, which ran underneath the canopy and over a little bridge at Palm Creek, connected the sugar community of Stone River with the rest of the valley.

Scan the QR code above to learn more and take a journey on the Hinchinbrook Way Historical Walk.

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OPEN 10am - 4pm FREE

MINI MUSEUM 31ST BATTALION – THE KENNEDY REGIMENT

Stories of conflict and compassion both lauded and celebrated; captured and held in our hearts, in memory of our heroes.

The collection showcases a compilation of published works, periodicals, Military records, photographs, writings, ephemera and artefacts sharing the history of The Kennedy Regiment, including the 31st Battalion, 31/51st Battalion and the 2/31st Battalion and their role in the Australian military narrative. The Museum honours and celebrates the 31st battalion – The Kennedy Regiment and the Spirit of Gallipoli. The Museum is located within the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham QLD 4850 JANUARY - JUNE 2020

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Just for Kids Free Fun Everyday

Ask at Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Centre, TYTO Regional Art Gallery or Hinchinbrook Shire Library and get started on your fun.

QUIRKY quiz

CHESS OR CHECKERS NATURE BINGO

FEED THE TURTLES* CODE CRACKER

* Only approved food to be used, available for purchase from any TYTO outlet.

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A Hinchinbrook Shire Council Partner Program with Queensland Health, State Library Queensland, First 5 Forever, and TYTO.

Tiny Tots is a fun interactive healthy morning for parents and their children aged 0-5. Enjoy morning tea and chat with other parents, make new friends, jump into Baby Bop for fun interactive learning or spend time with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse, who supplies baby scales, measuring equipment, and educational resources for families to monitor their child’s health and ask questions or run concerns past a health professional.

Newcomers receive a First 5 Forever Literacy Learning pack to take home and add extra joy to their child’s reading time.

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Thursday

11.30am

COST

Every 10.00am- F R WHERE

Hinchinbrook Shire Library

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STORYTIME Where do you find once upon a time and happily ever after? At your library storytime!

Storytime is a great way to develop a love of reading and introduce your child to books. Experience the magic of stories, action rhymes and songs with your child at the library. Ideal for children aged 1-5 years. Sessions include a new story and related craft activity each week.

Every Thursday 10.30am–11.30am

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Spark the imagination of your child with hands on sensory play.

Each session is designed to develop fine and gross motor skills as well as building emergent literacy skills. Babies and toddlers will enjoy learning whilst playing. Come dressed for messy fun!

Last Tuesday of every month January to November 2020 10.30am–12.00pm

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YOGA FOR MUMS & BUBS Mums & Bubs Yoga is a fantastic way to look after yourself after the birth of your baby. These classes focus on yoga postures specifically designed for the postnatal months by helping your body regain strength and tone in a safe and effective way.

Afterwards head to the Hinchinbrook Library for Tiny Tots and Story Time.

Bookings Essential Phone 4776 4726 or email events@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au

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Every Thursday for the Month of February 9.00am–10.00am

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5.15pm - 6.00pm TYTO Parklands FREE ALL AGES

Pilates in the Parklands A gentle and multi-levelled class, focusing on maximising function by reducing stresses sustained by the body during movement. The overall result is improved motor efficiency due to enhanced strength, control, and flexibility. It’s never too late to learn!

Bookings Essential Phone 4776 4726 or email events@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au

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TEA & TRIVIA You’re invited to enjoy baked delights, tea and coffee whilst you test your knowledge. Come along and keep your mind nimble.

Last Friday of every month February to October 9.30am–11.00am

TYTO Conference & Event Centre Bookings essential: Phone 4776 4726 or email events@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au $8.50pp for local seniors, $13.50pp for non seniors

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Easter Egg Hunt

FRESH, OUTDOOR FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

9 April 2020

9.30am-3.30pm

Easter Egg Hunt at Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Centre

10.30am-12.00pm

Easter Story time & Easter basket decorating at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library

Please note you will need to pop into the Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Centre for your basket and the “How To Hunt� guidelines!

Bookings Essential. Phone 4776 4792 or email tourism@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au to ensure there are enough treats to go around!

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MOVIE MAGIC Along with our community partners, Queensland Blue Light Association – Lower Herbert Branch, this fantastic event is presented throughout the Hinchinbrook Shire as a part of our In-flight program so everyone can enjoy the magic.

DUMBO Family Movie Grab your beanbags, deck chairs & blankets and join us.

PRE-MOVIE CRAFT FROM 6.00PM

Friday 17 April 2020 6.30pm–9.00pm

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HINCHINBROOK SHIRE LIBRARY RESOURCES RURAL LIBRARIES QUEENSLAND TOURIST MEMBERSHIP Access to Library Services 24/7.

Pick up books in one town and drop them off in the next or go E-book. RLQ is your gateway to resources and services provided by local government and State Library of Queensland. Tourist Card membership is available to anyone travelling in rural Queensland.

To see the list of participation RLQ libraries visit slq.qld.gov.au/ services/memberships and select the RLQ Tourist Card tab. Visit any of the libraries to join, borrow or return your library items.

ONLINE LIBRARY ERESOURCES

One click away from a world of knowledge. Access for free using your library membership. eBooks, eMagazines, eAudio books, eSkills, eLearning resources, National Geographic online and streaming movies and music – ALL FREE for members of the Hinchinbrook Shire Library.

All you need is a technological device and a wealth of knowledge will be yours free of charge! Ask at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library for more information.

E-AUDIO BOOKS FOR SENIORS

Scintillating and exciting eAudio resources. Embark on an anonymous journey of exploration.

A diverse range of topics available – from social and emotional health to the weird and wacky, and encompassing all hidden desires between.

Access for free using your library membership.

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LIBRARY WEEK

Phone 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au to book your spot.

Genealogy Workshops

25/05/20

10.00am–12.00pm How to get started – Begin your journey of discovery. How and where to start researching your family tree. Bookings are essential.

26/05/20

Continue on the Knowledge Trail – Explore various search options of past records, stories and websites to uncover the past for your family to enjoy.

National Simultaneous Storytime

27/05/20

11.00am–12.00pm Participants across Australia and New Zealand will sit down and read “Whitney & Britney Chicken Divas” written and illustrated by Lucinda Gifford.

Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea

28/05/20

10.00am–12.00pm Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is the easiest way to bring people together to raise funds that will make a big difference to those impacted by cancer. The idea is simple, just get your friends, colleagues or community together over some tea and treats, and help fund Cancer Council’s Life-saving research, prevention, support programs and information.

Stories Of Yesteryear

29/05/20

10.00am–3.45pm (45 minute sessions) Stories are easily lost with the passing of time. The Hinchinbrook Shire Library is inviting members from the community to record their family and local history stories at the Double Daw Creative Studio. Compile your stories for posterity.

Studio sessions are 45 minutes in length, all questions and topics need to be compiled prior to the recording. Bookings are essential.

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Library Lover’s Day Come on in to the Hinchinbrook Shire Library for Library Lover's Day on 14 February 2020.

Borrow a romantic DVD, loan a cookbook to make a special meal for your loved one, have a blind date with a book, or ask a friendly staff member to help you find the “book of your dreams”…

Enter the competition for the “best short blurb about the book you love” Open to all ages.

Competition starts 10.00am 3 February 2020 All entries must be submitted by 4.00pm 13 February 2020. Entries will be judged and announced on Valentine’s Day, 14 February 2020.

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Australian Heritage Month Our Heritage For The Future

Hinchinbrook Shire Library invites all members of the Hinchinbrook Shire to participate in this year’s festival. For one month, celebrate the stories and places of significant diverse cultures, Aboriginal people and places that have been protected for future generations

What: Heritage Festival

18 April 2020–19 May 2020 Where: Hinchinbrook Shire Library

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Genealogy Workshops

Genealogy, also known as family history, is the study of families and lineal lines.

Monday 25 May 2020

How To Get Started Begin your journey of discovery. How and where to start researching your family tree.

Tuesday 26 May 2020 Continue on the Knowledge Trail Explore various search options of past records, stories and websites to uncover the past for your family to enjoy.

10.00am–12.00pm

Hinchinbrook Shire Library Bookings Essential. Phone 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au

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Don’t know your gig from a jig?

You need e-skills

Session 1

Beginning and Intermediate Computer Skills

10.00am–11.30am

Session 2

Beginning and Intermediate Computer Skills

12.00pm–1.30pm

Every Thursday, except school holidays Hinchinbrook Shire Library Bookings Essential.

Phone 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au

Session 3

Digital Devices: Android, Apple and Smart Phones

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